adj

galore

guh-LAW

Galore (adj) means In great abundance (always placed after the noun it describes). Example: “There were prizes galore at the fair.”

adj

In great abundance (always placed after the noun it describes).

"There were prizes galore at the fair."

"The buffet had food galore for everyone."

How to use galore

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLots and lots of something — used right after the noun, not before it.

Common mistake

Unlike most adjectives, "galore" goes after the noun: "bargains galore," not "galore bargains."

Common pairings

bargains galore prizes galore food galore

Word forms

galores plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Irish go leor and Scottish Gaelic gu leòr, meaning "enough" or "plenty."

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Rhymes for galore

ore bore tore yore lore more core fore sore gore pore amore

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Frequently asked questions

What does “galore” mean?

The word “galore” means in great abundance (always placed after the noun it describes). In plain terms, lots and lots of something — used right after the noun, not before it.

How do you pronounce “galore”?

“Galore” is pronounced guh-LAW (/ɡəˈloɹ/ in IPA).

How do you use “galore” in a sentence?

Here is “galore” used in a sentence: “There were prizes galore at the fair.”

What part of speech is “galore”?

“Galore” is an adjective.

Where does the word “galore” come from?

The word “galore” comes from Scottish Gaelic. Borrowed from Irish go leor and Scottish Gaelic gu leòr, meaning "enough" or "plenty.".

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